DUNEDIN — What does Independence Day mean to you and your family? For many, it’s a day to come together to celebrate what we value most: our freedom and community.
In my family, the Fourth of July has always been about backyard picnics, sharing stories across generations, and lying out blankets to catch the fireworks show.
Fireworks have been a beloved tradition of Independence Day since 1777, when the first anniversary of America’s independence was marked by a dazzling display in Philadelphia. That tradition continues today, lighting up skies across the country every July…